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When the pioneering Filipinos institutionalized its celebration, they embraced the Mexican version called Santa Cruz de Mayo. This Mexican influence led to the absorption of the Santa Cruzan practice into the present Filipino Flores de Mayo devotion.

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Since its called Flores de Mayo- it means May flowers. The basis of the festival is honoring Mary with flowers since it is spring.

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A Santacruzan is a religio-historical beauty pageant held in many cities, towns, and even in small communities throughout the Philippines during the month of May.

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It takes place the whole month of May